From AftermarketMatters.com Fort Wayne, Ind.—Vehicle average age is a mainstay of estimating the aftermarket potential of a vehicle population. Despite its wide use, Lang Marketing in a recent analysis argues that average age is “out of touch with key aftermarket…
by Joe Marconi, Coach A good customer called me the other day to let me know that he has concerns regarding the quality of our work. Last week we installed an exhaust system on his Maxima and two days later…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2012 Kia Sorento, 2WD, L4-2.4L, VIN 6, (GDI), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 97,886 Problem: After a Kia dealer replaced the long block under the SC147 Theta II Engine Safety Recall campaign, the Sorento was barely…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – May 18, 2022 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2022 Annual Business Meeting in Hurst, Texas, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. One meeting highlight was ASA’s annual awards presentation, honoring members and organizations…
Data-Driven Training for Entire Team Knowledge transfer in our industry is essential. Today’s evolving technology and information requirements are leading ShopPros to a next-generation learning platform for Technicians and Advisors that provides more consistent engagements that not only teach but…
Service Bays Soar in Product & Labor Volume ''Car and light truck Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) product and labor (purchased service) volume has grown significantly over the past five years, despite the onslaught of COVID-19, which cut deeply into 2020 DIFM volume…
FROM AFTERMARKET MATTERS As high gas prices tighten consumers’ wallets, vehicle owners will resort to more DIY (do it yourself) repairs, particularly routine maintenance jobs. And as the product share of the DIY market builds throughout 2022, it will slow…
President Joe Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 this week. The budget proposal builds on the investments made in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed last year, by allocating $105 billion to the…
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Domestic nameplate cars continue to increase in age. For more than two decades, domestic cars have reached a new record-high average age each year. Over the past 10 years, the average age of domestic nameplate cars has increased by more than two full years, according to a new analysis. “The ever-advancing age of domestic cars is the…
The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled “Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future.” During the hearing, witnesses discussed the implementation of the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
